It is no secret the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been actively undoing a few of its most excellent endings. Consequently, it does have me involved about one hero’s legacy particularly.
For years, the MCU constructed its popularity on long-form storytelling with actual penalties. The tip of the Infinity Saga with 2019’s Avengers: Endgame supplied some definitive conclusions, with each Iron Man and Captain America particularly receiving a number of the greatest hero endings of all time. Nevertheless, Marvel’s now getting ready to open doorways beforehand thought to have been closed for good.
Marvel Studios Has Been Actively Undoing Some Of The Most Excellent Endings
Whereas it was technically got here from twentieth Century Fox, few Marvel superhero endings landed more durable than Wolverine’s final destiny in 2017’s Logan.
Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine died previous and damaged however extremely redeemed by Logan’s finish, closing a 17-year arc and main legacy with dignity, making a return to position seemingly unthinkable. Nevertheless, Hugh Jackman did return as an all-new model of the character within the MCU’s Deadpool & Wolverine, proving that Marvel is keen to revisit (and fairly actually unbury) even probably the most sacred of superhero endings.
Equally, Iron Man’s sacrifice on the finish of Avengers: Endgame as soon as felt equally untouchable. Now, 2026’s Avengers: Doomsday is ready to deliver again Robert Downey Jr. as Physician Doom, with broadly held expectations that there will probably be some connection to Tony Stark regardless of RDJ enjoying the enduring Marvel villain.
Most lately, the very first teaser for Doomsday confirmed that Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers will probably be returning, regardless of arguably having one of the excellent hero endings in the principle MCU timeline.
Somewhat than sacrificing himself, Rogers selected to return to his personal time after returning all of the Infinity Stones, attending to have a uncommon joyful ending with Peggy Carter earlier than ultimately giving up the protect and mantle to Sam Wilson in his previous age.
And but, Marvel Studios retains reopening closed chapters within the Multiverse Saga, clearly desirous to financial institution on the nostalgia and star energy that’s Steve Rogers and his legacy as the primary Captain America.
On the one hand, Jackman’s return actually paid off, giving audiences new sides of Wolverine we might by no means seen in 24 years, regardless of Logan’s ending (alongside components followers had been begging to see for many years). Nevertheless, the choice to undo a number of the most excellent superhero endings of all time undeniably comes with some nice threat.
I am Desperately Hoping Steve Rogers’ Avengers: Doomsday Return Will Be Value It
In all honesty, Steve Rogers’ return in Avengers: Doomsday worries probably the most.
As seen within the new teaser, the previous Captain America now has a toddler, suggesting that the need to maintain his household secure would be the very factor that brings him again into the fold with the Avengers within the present-day MCU. That mentioned, the complete factor feels extraordinarily dangerous, as mishandling the return may lead to Rogers’ total legacy being tainted.
The silver lining is who’s dealing with Rogers’ return. With the Russo Brothers directing each Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, there’s some confidence available, as Captain America has all the time been handled extremely effectively of their arms. In any case, they arguably perceive Rogers higher than every other MCU hero, having been in control of his legacy since Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
Steve Rogers’ return has to matter and must be value it past nostalgia and a multiversal gimmick. Marvel Studios has the prerogative to undo endings, although the hope is that the trade-off will probably be one thing equally significant for these beloved heroes.
Avengers: Doomsday is ready to launch on December 18th, 2026 from Marvel Studios.
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December 18, 2026
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